Like most U.S. states, Wisconsin has a distracted driving law. Drivers are banned from anything that "interferes or reasonably appears to interfere" with their ability to drive safely. This includes texting or writing emails on the phone. Young drivers cannot use a...
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Open roadways lead to a shocking spike in roadway fatality rates
Nationwide shutdowns have left roadways more open than ever before. With fewer commuters and Wisconsin residents staying home, drivers have enjoyed a lack of congestion. With fewer cars, you would expect fewer crashes and fewer deaths, but statistics show otherwise....
Police: Appleton man accused in fatal rollover said he was driving because he was the “most sober”
If you drive north of Milwaukee for about 125 miles, you will arrive in Lawrence in Brown County. The town of fewer than 5,000 residents was recently the site of a fatal motor vehicle crash on Interstate 41. According to a Milwaukee news report, the 27-year-old...
Could “smart” bikes make roads safer for riders?
Bicycles and cars may share the same rules and responsibilities when driving in traffic, but it’s no surprise that cyclists are the ones who are the most likely to suffer injuries in the event of an accident. What’s more, is while accidents can be the result of...
Don’t Make These 5 Mistakes After A Car Crash
When it comes to auto accidents, the wrong actions may jeopardize your chance at obtaining maximum compensation for medical bills, lost wages and other damages. In the wake of an accident, however, it can be difficult to know what exactly needs to be done. While car...
What Not To Do When Driving In Winter Weather
Winter driving is part of life in Wisconsin. Every year, the sky unleashes a barrage of sleet, snow, ice and wind, and we grit our teeth and take it in stride. That being said, even life-long residents may benefit from a reminder about what not to do when the roads...
Are Electric Scooters Safe?
In the short time since the introduction of electric scooters to Milwaukee and other metros nationwide, they have generated a great deal of controversy – and many safety concerns. Milwaukee Mayor Tom Barrett has warned users that the electric scooters that appeared in...
Study: Automated Car Safety Features Reducing Crashes, Injuries
As you drive around the Milwaukee metro area, you regularly make use of your vehicle’s safety features such as brakes, headlights, mirrors, seatbelts and more. Drivers of newer vehicles typically have automated safety features such as rear vision cameras, parking...
How Many Crashes Result in Injury or Death in Wisconsin?
You see car crashes on your commute to and from work, hear about crashes in the Wisconsin news, and sometimes you may be involved in a car crash yourself. But do you ever wonder, how many crashes in Wisconsin each year result in injury or death? The Wisconsin...
If You Can’t Tell How Deep That Water Is, Turn the Car Around
According to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, nearly 100 people die in the U.S. every year due to flooding-related hazards. Over half of flood-related drownings happen because someone drove into dangerously deep water. Why do people do it? Most people...